Shopping in Asheville, NC: Local Shops, Boutiques and Gifts

New Morning Gallery is an art and craft gallery at 7 Boston Way in Asheville's historic Biltmore Village, selling American-made crafts since 1972. Its 12,500-square-foot, two-story space is one of the largest craft galleries in the country, filled with handmade furniture, lighting, quilts, tableware, fountains, art glass, ceramics, pottery, jewelry and garden art. Hurricane Helene closed the gallery for a stretch, and it has since reopened. It's open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Instant Karma is a hippie gift shop with two Asheville locations, at 36 North Lexington Avenue downtown and 725 Haywood Road in West Asheville. The downtown shop has been on Lexington for more than 30 years, and the West Asheville shop opened in June 2016 between Biscuit Head and The Hop West, under a front mural by Flournoy Holmes. The shelves are packed with tie-dye, harem pants and boho dresses, Grateful Dead patches, tapestries and songbooks, tarot decks, crystals, incense and moon calendars, plus Astria Farm hemp gummies for adults. Downtown is open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM. West Asheville opens at 9 AM Friday through Sunday and 11 AM Monday through Thursday.

VaVaVooom is a lingerie boutique and intimate toy shop at 57 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville, 100% woman and locally owned and open since 2008. It fills a restored 1920s building with about 3,000 square feet of stock, much more than the website shows. The racks carry lingerie, corsets, stockings and vintage-style pieces, some of it made by small local makers, alongside body-safe toys, many of them made in Europe, plus massage oils, playful accessories and educational books. Mountain Xpress readers have voted it Best of WNC for lingerie and intimate toys every year from 2013 through 2025. It's open daily from 11 AM, until 8 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Asheville Pet Supply is an independent pet store in North Asheville on Merrimon Avenue, carrying premium dog and cat food, toys, and grooming supplies that you won't find at big-box chains. Staff offer genuinely personalized advice for pets with dietary or behavioral needs, and dogs are welcome to browse alongside their owners. That makes it the neighborhood's go-to pet supply shop in Asheville for locals who want real expertise.

The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a nonprofit organization showcasing the handcraft traditions of the Southern Appalachians, with a permanent craft shop and gallery on Tunnel Road in East Asheville. Founded in 1930, the Guild represents hundreds of juried craftspeople working in pottery, fiber, glass, wood, jewelry and more, making it one of the oldest and most respected folk art and craft destinations in Asheville NC.

The Antique Tobacco Barn is a massive treasure trove that’s been a staple of the Asheville antique scene for decades. With over 77,000 square feet and 75+ vendors, it’s the kind of place where you can lose yourself for hours exploring everything from vintage furniture to quirky collectibles, original art, and unique home décor. This barn isn’t your typical antique shop. It’s more like a huge, wide-ranging community where there’s always something new to discover and great prices to match.

Asheville Raven & Crone is a witch-owned metaphysical shop in North Asheville at 640 Merrimon Avenue, stocked with tarot cards, candles, crystals, books, and altar supplies, many of them locally handmade. It's the top metaphysical store in Asheville for both experienced practitioners and curious newcomers exploring earth religions and spiritual tools, with regular workshops and classes rounding out the offerings.

Blue Spiral 1 is a light-filled, three-story contemporary art gallery in downtown Asheville featuring diverse works from over 100 artists. Visitors can wander through 15,000 square feet of curated exhibitions, including paintings, glass, ceramics, wood, printmaking, metal, and fiber art. With over 20 group shows and solo artist showcases scheduled annually, there’s always something fresh for art lovers and collectors. Admission is free, making it a must-stop for both locals and visitors looking to soak in the creative energy of Asheville.

The Old Town District is Black Mountain's walkable historic downtown, a few blocks of locally owned shops, galleries, craft stores, restaurants and cafes in commercial buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Seasonal festivals, live music and art markets keep it busy, and it's about 15 miles east of Asheville.

Jus' Running is a specialty running store at 523 Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville that calls itself Western North Carolina's running headquarters. Walk in for a custom shoe fitting with a biomechanical analysis, no appointment needed, then stock up on running shoes, apparel, gear and fuel. Owner Norm leads the Tuesday Track workouts, and there are training programs for the Asheville Marathon and Half. Every $250 you spend earns a $15 store credit. It's open Monday through Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday 1 to 5.

Orbit DVD is an independent movie and game store at 781 Haywood Road in West Asheville, in the old Bledsoe building. Marc McCloud opened it as a video rental store in 2003, and since 2021 it's been all retail: new and used DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K UHDs and VHS, plus imports, region-free and out-of-print titles. Look for boutique labels like Criterion, Arrow, Vinegar Syndrome, Severin and Kino Lorber, a retro gaming room with classic consoles and cartridges, and books and toys. It's open Thursday through Monday, noon to 7.

Signs for Hope Marketplace is a gift shop on Old Charlotte Highway in Fairview, and 100% of what you spend goes to Signs for Hope, the Fairview nonprofit that supports Deaf children and their families around the world. Founder Becky Lloyd started the organization to help Deaf orphans find families, and the work now covers basic needs, sign language for families, sponsorships and adoption. The shelves mix goods from dozens of local makers, many of them from Fairview, with fair trade gifts from artisans around the globe. Think handmade soaps and lotions, pottery mugs, woodwork, local snacks and Fairview shirts. It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Static Age Records is a beloved independent record store and live music venue located in Asheville’s bustling North Lexington Avenue corridor. Celebrated for its curated selection of vinyl, tapes, and music memorabilia, the shop specializes in punk, metal, and underground genres while also offering classic rock and wide-ranging finds. Besides music sales, the venue hosts intimate live shows, raves, and community art events, making it a cultural hotspot for local and touring acts. The space combines a record shop, gallery, beer taps, and a dynamic performance stage for a multifaceted experience.

Boutique Royale is Asheville’s upscale, judgment-free boutique offering a wide selection of fine lingerie, intimate apparel, and adult novelties. Carrying inclusive sizes from XS to 4XL, they provide a welcoming space to explore everything from elegant lace pieces to unique gifts and fetish gear. Conveniently located just outside Biltmore Village with easy parking, they also offer curbside pickup, local delivery, and shipping options. AfterPay is now available both in-store and online for flexible shopping.

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar is a used and rare bookstore and champagne bar at 1 Page Avenue in the historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville. More than 10,000 books fill two floors, from Civil War and U.S. history to art and design, award-winning fiction, classics, first editions and signed copies. The bar pours champagne by the glass, bottle or flight, plus wine, beer and literary cocktails like the Great Gatsby, with cheese and charcuterie boards, paninis, salads and soups, and you can carry a drink while you browse. Thomas Wright opened the shop in 2009 and moved it to the Grove Arcade in 2011.

Nest Organics is a home goods and baby boutique at 51 North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, with organic, non-toxic and eco-minded products. Shelves hold organic baby clothing and accessories, bedding and mattresses, natural cleaning products, home goods, art and jewelry. It's a go-to for baby shower, wedding and hostess gifts.

Asheville Goods is a gift box and mercantile shop at 7 Brevard Road in West Asheville, packing curated gift boxes with products made in Western North Carolina. Boxes include Beer City, Blue Ridge Breakfast, Pisgah View Picnic, Hot for Asheville and Land of the Sky Grill, starting around $34, and the shop also sells local coasters, glassware and cutting boards. Gifts can ship or be picked up, and the shop is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 to 2:30 and by appointment.

MustAsheville Bikes is a full-service bike shop at 1446 Brevard Road in Asheville. It sells new and pre-owned bikes and gear, rents bikes for local trails, and handles tune-ups and repairs. The shop's motto is for the love of bikes, nature and dogs. It's open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., and closed Tuesday.

Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe is an independent bookstore at 55 Haywood Street, at the corner of Walnut Street in downtown Asheville, serving readers since 1982. It carries a hand-picked mix of books, gifts and local goods, with staff recommendations on every table, and hosts author readings, book clubs and events most weeks. The cafe serves espresso drinks, tea and pastries from area bakeries, with a walk-up window that opens before the store. The bookstore is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Woolworth Walk is a locally owned art gallery in the historic F. W. Woolworth building on Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. Its two floors exclusively feature local artists, with handmade jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, painting, photography, metalwork and more at a wide range of price points. At the heart of the space is a restored old-fashioned soda fountain serving egg creams, ice cream sodas and light lunches. The gallery is open seven days a week and ships purchases.

Union is a men's and women's clothing and accessories boutique at 18 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville, inside the historic Miles Building. The mix changes weekly and runs from jeans and shirts to hats, bags, jewelry and gifts. Brands on the shelves include Scotch & Soda, Psycho Bunny, Original Penguin, Ben Sherman, Rails, Joe's Jeans, Hudson, AG Jeans, Fair Harbor, Goorin Bros. hats, Bellroy wallets and Liebeskind bags. Union is open 10 to 6 every day except Tuesday.

Foot Rx is a locally and veteran-owned running and walking shoe store on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville, with a second shop in Pisgah Forest near Brevard. Owner Scott Socha and the team fit shoes in person, with foot and gait evaluations to get the size and style right. The store carries a deep lineup of barefoot and minimalist footwear from Xero, Vivobarefoot, Lems and Earth Runners, plus Altra and Topo running shoes, trail shoes, wide-foot options, socks, Correct Toes spacers and hydration and nutrition gear. A pedorthist makes custom orthotics and shoe modifications on site. The Asheville store is open Monday through Thursday 10 to 5 and Friday and Saturday 10 to 4, closed Sunday.

Adlib Clothing is a locally owned women's clothing and accessories boutique at 23 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville, and it has been a downtown favorite for more than 35 years. The racks mix creative, contemporary and classic clothing, wardrobe basics and special-occasion outfits, with handcrafted jewelry and accessories, and new arrivals come in every week. Stylists help you put together a full outfit. It's open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm.

French Broad Chocolate Lounge is downtown Asheville’s premier dessert destination, known for artisan chocolates, decadent cakes, rich brownies, cookies, housemade ice cream, and signature drinking chocolates. Set on Pack Square, this locally-owned, bean-to-bar shop creates every chocolate treat from scratch using ethically sourced cacao in their own Asheville factory. The Lounge’s elegant space offers plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, specialty espresso drinks, and wine pairings, all served with a sweet Asheville vibe.

Moonlight Makers is a funny gift shop and screen print studio on Rankin Avenue in downtown Asheville. Every design is drawn in house and printed in the downtown studio, then sold on t-shirts, hoodies, kids' tees and onesies, tote bags, socks, mugs, kitchen towels, candles, greeting cards and stickers. The shop started as a holiday pop-up on Rankin Avenue in 2016. It's open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Shining Rock Goods is a leather shop on Wall Street in downtown Asheville, making handmade goods from full grain leather in its Asheville studio. Paul Taylor started the business in 1965 in New York's East Village. The shop sells belts, sandals, shoes, bags, messenger bags and dog collars, offers custom fitting on belts, bags and shoes, and carries vintage belt buckles and sterling silver jewelry. Belts come with a 10-year guarantee. It's open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The Village Potters Clay Center is a nonprofit clay studio, gallery and pottery supply shop at 44 Westgate Parkway in West Asheville. After Hurricane Helene destroyed its River Arts District building in 2024, it reopened at Westgate in April 2026. The gallery sells ceramics made on site by six resident potters and studio tenants, and the supply shop stocks Laguna, Standard and KYMudworks clays, AMACO glazes and Brent wheels. Eight-week pottery classes and workshops serve beginners and experienced makers. It's open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Grovewood Gallery is a fine craft gallery on Grovewood Road, next to the Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville. Since 1992 it has shown work by more than 350 artists and makers from across the country. Two floors hold handmade jewelry, pottery, glass, paintings and sculpture, and the second floor has a showroom of studio furniture by local and regional makers. Outside is a sculpture garden. The gallery hosts rotating exhibits and live craft demonstrations, and it's open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Spicewalla is a spice shop in the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville, from James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani. The Asheville store is the brand's flagship, stocked with spices sourced in small batches, then roasted, ground and packed by hand. Along with single spices you'll find signature blends, rubs, olive oil, hot sauce and honey. The shop is open every day from 10:30 AM to 6 PM.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is a neighborhood pet store and dog grooming salon at Biltmore Park Town Square in South Asheville. The grooming menu runs from a classic bath to a full groom with haircut, blow dry, brushing, nail trim and ear cleaning, plus add-ons like teeth brushing, de-matting and flea and tick treatment. The shop also carries pet food, treats, toys and accessories. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM.